MX Linux 23.6 has officially been released, featuring a series of crucial updates including bug fixes, kernel upgrades, and application enhancements. This version builds upon the Debian 12.10 "bookworm" base and introduces core packages for Xfce 4.20. Users can expect improvements in the MX Package Installer, particularly regarding flatpak setup and privilege elevation management. Additionally, various tools within MX have seen refined privilege prompt management, enhancing the overall user experience.
Noteworthy updates since the previous 23.5 release include improved functionalities for the mx-system-sounds login function, fixes related to Xfce desktop changes, and enhancements in wallpaper configuration, especially for 32-bit users. The installer also benefits from fixes to the “preserve home” mode, ensuring a smoother installation process.
The newly introduced UEFI Manager allows users to manage UEFI settings more effectively, including a direct UEFI entry function for both frugal and standard installations. This tool is linked to the existing mx-boot-options for added convenience. Furthermore, the release addresses a prior Nvidia bug that required a generated xorg.conf file for Nvidia drivers on kernels above version 6.11.
The AHS release now uses the 6.14 Liquorix kernel, reducing the number of Realtek DKMS driver packages installed, as these drivers are now included in the kernel itself. MX Linux 23.6 also boasts numerous bug fixes, language updates, and a plethora of new applications in the MX "test" repository.
For users already on MX-23, there’s no need to reinstall; all updates are accessible through regular update channels. The standard Xfce, KDE, and Fluxbox ISOs have been updated to the latest 6.1.133 kernel, while the AHS release benefits from auto-updates to the 6.14 kernel.
In addition, the MX Raspberry Pi Respin has received enhancements with the latest packages from both the MX and RPiOS repositories, ensuring that Raspberry Pi users also benefit from the latest improvements and features.
Overall, MX Linux 23.6 continues to build on its foundation of user-friendly performance and robust features, making it a compelling choice for both new and existing users
Noteworthy updates since the previous 23.5 release include improved functionalities for the mx-system-sounds login function, fixes related to Xfce desktop changes, and enhancements in wallpaper configuration, especially for 32-bit users. The installer also benefits from fixes to the “preserve home” mode, ensuring a smoother installation process.
The newly introduced UEFI Manager allows users to manage UEFI settings more effectively, including a direct UEFI entry function for both frugal and standard installations. This tool is linked to the existing mx-boot-options for added convenience. Furthermore, the release addresses a prior Nvidia bug that required a generated xorg.conf file for Nvidia drivers on kernels above version 6.11.
The AHS release now uses the 6.14 Liquorix kernel, reducing the number of Realtek DKMS driver packages installed, as these drivers are now included in the kernel itself. MX Linux 23.6 also boasts numerous bug fixes, language updates, and a plethora of new applications in the MX "test" repository.
For users already on MX-23, there’s no need to reinstall; all updates are accessible through regular update channels. The standard Xfce, KDE, and Fluxbox ISOs have been updated to the latest 6.1.133 kernel, while the AHS release benefits from auto-updates to the 6.14 kernel.
In addition, the MX Raspberry Pi Respin has received enhancements with the latest packages from both the MX and RPiOS repositories, ensuring that Raspberry Pi users also benefit from the latest improvements and features.
Overall, MX Linux 23.6 continues to build on its foundation of user-friendly performance and robust features, making it a compelling choice for both new and existing users
MX Linux 23.6 released
MX Linux 23.6 has been released, incorporating bug fixes, kernel updates, and application enhancements. The update encompasses enhancements from the Debian and MX repositories, core packages for Xfce 4.20, advancements in the MX Package Installer, and refined management of privilege prompts. The release incorporates updates addressing modifications to the Xfce desktop, wallpaper configuration, and the "preserve home" mode within the installer. The MX "test" repository has been updated to include various new applications, and all kernel updates are now accessible. The MX Raspberry Pi Respin has been enhanced with the most recent packages from the MX and RPiOS repositories.
